(1)Article 40 of the Adoption (Northern Ireland) Order 1987 does not prevent an adopted child being legitimated under section 1 or 8 if either natural parent is the sole adoptive parent.
(2)Where an adopted child (with a sole adoptive parent) is legitimated—
(a)paragraph (2) of Article 40 shall not apply after the legitimation to the natural relationship with the other natural parent; and
(b)revocation of the adoption order in consequence of the legitimation shall not affect Articles 40 to 42 as they apply to any instrument made before the date of legitimation.]